Hydroxyzine

Therapeutic Group

Pruritus, Antihistamine:

Adult: Initially 25 Mg Daily At Night; Increased If Necessary To 25 Mg 3-4 Times A Day
Children 6 Months-5 Yrs: 5-15 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, dose Adjusted According To Weight; Maximum 2 Mg/kg Per Day;
6-17 Yrs: (body weight Up To 40 Kg): Initially15-25 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Dose Increased As necessary, Adjusted According To Weight; Maximum 2 Mg/kg Per Day;
6-17 Yrs: (body weight 40 Kg And Above): Initially15-25 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Increased If Necessary to 50-100 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Dose Adjusted According To Weight

Contraindicated

Acute Porphyrias, Acquired Or Congenital Qt Interval Prolongation, Predisposition To Qt Interval Prolongation, severe Liver Disease; Increased Risk Of Coma

Acute Porphyrias, Acquired Or Congenital Qt Interval Prolongation, Predisposition To Qt Interval Prolongation, severe Liver Disease; Increased Risk Of Coma